Violets are native plants and grow wild in the local latitudes in shady meadow areas and in sheltered locations in forests. These dainty flowers are also ideal for private gardens. The garden violets bloom early in spring and bewitch with colorful flowers and a lovely, sweet scent. The perennial varieties are very easy to care for and an…
Tulips are beautiful, tulips are versatile, and many gardeners would like to have such flowers in their garden. Tulips can be planted almost anywhere, and they are easy to care for if you invite the right variety into your garden. Find out more about planting and caring for the varied graces below. How did the tulip become…
The pumpkin (Cucurbita) originally comes from America, but has long since become a symbol of autumn in Europe. Whether on the plate or as a decoration, the pumpkin is indispensable. From a botanical point of view, there are around 15 types of pumpkin, on which numerous cultivars are now based. Not every pumpkin is edible, and bitter varieties…
A garden pond is extremely decorative, helps to relax in the garden even more, is fun, can be used for splashing around or to wet the sandpit – the pond brings its own benefits to every member of the family. But pond plants? They must be comfortable in a pond with fish, although some future pond owners…
Perennial beds bloom magnificently and also develop great without an intensive use of care. From the first months of spring to late autumn, perennials bloom continuously and beautifully, adding color to any garden. Planting is possible without any problems, preferably after the end of the growing season. Perennial beds can be created thematically and are feasible for almost…
Many hobby gardeners dream of having a good-looking, continuous lawn in their garden within a few hours. If you want to create a new lawn, it usually takes a long time until you have a real lawn. With turf it is much faster. The subsoil has to be prepared for this, but it’s quite easy. Turf does not only…
Properly pruning rhododendrons can be a challenging task, because not every representative of the variety is satisfied with gentle pruning. Others, on the other hand, resent excessively radical interventions and in some cases never recover from the waste. So that the rhododendron doesn’t look downright abused for years or even die, the right and adapted approach is…
Rhubarb enthusiasts can hardly wait for the start of the season, because the time of the sour fruit enjoyment is coming to an end far too quickly. In order to enjoy the refreshing taste buds for as long as possible, you should know the indications of when it is ready for harvest. If that is not enough,…
After the cold season, moss, tangles and discolored patches usually dominate the lawn. Proper lawn care after the winter is required to give the stressed grass area an effective start into the new season. Mowing, scarifying, repairing and sprinkling are now the focus of activities so that the wintry stubble meadow is quickly transformed into a deep…
In summer they conjure up an opulent blaze of color on balconies and terraces. We are talking about petunias, which have become an indispensable part of the life of many hobby gardeners. Many hybrid varieties are now commercially available, which make the care of the impressive, herbaceous plants even easier. Although petunias are anything but undemanding and robust,…